A young carer is a child or young person who looks after or helps care for a family member who needs support because of illness, disability, mental health issues, or substance use.
As a school community, we want to help our young carers with the additional challenges they may face.
The Young Carers in Schools programme helps schools improve outcomes for young carers and celebrates good practice through the Young Carers in Schools Award.
Bronze Young Carers Award
There are a number of young carers at Laurus Cheadle Hulme and it is a priority for us that they don’t miss out on an education because of the responsibilities they have at home.
We are delighted to have achieved bronze in the Young Carers in Schools Award, organised by the Carers Trust and The Children’s Society.
We are proud to have achieved the award in recognition of the work we do to ensure young carers have the opportunities and support needed to succeed, despite the difficulties they may face.
Staff have received comprehensive training and we work directly with our young carers to provide one-to-one emotional support.
We are incredibly proud of all our young carers and of their resilience and positivity and will keep working hard to ensure they receive the education and support they deserve.
If you are not sure if your child can be identified as a Young Carer, or would like to know about the support available, please speak to their Head of Year.